$950,000

Move right into this charming and well-appointed home, featuring incredible private outdoor space, two wood-burning fireplaces, and an in-unit washer/dryer. An open kitchen, hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, through-wall A/C, and almost 10-foot ceilings round out this special space.

The spacious, south-facing living room is filled with natural light and features a wood-burning fireplace, restored wood window shutters, and custom built-in cabinetry and bookshelves. Off your living room is a beautiful decked terrace with lovely southern treetop and brownstone garden views. The open kitchen features stainless steel appliances as well as a Crown water purification system.

The bedrooms offer excellent closet space, with floor-to-ceiling closets. The updated bathroom features an extra-deep soaking tub and marble floors and walls. There is also the potential to add a second bathroom with board approval, as other apartments in the building have done.

Just three flights up, this home offers the best of townhouse living, with your own private outdoor retreat and Central Park a stones throw away. Enjoy the Reservoir, a game of tennis, or simply take advantage of one of the city's most beautiful parks.

36 West 96th Street is a friendly, well-maintained, professionally managed townhouse with five apartments, a beautifully planted common roof deck, bright hallways, and a marble staircase. The location is hard to beat, with the B/C subway just down the street and express 2/3 trains on Broadway. Enjoy the neighborhood's wonderful restaurants and shopping, including Columbus Square with Whole Foods, HomeGoods, Target, Sephora, and Trader Joe's.

Additional features include Verizon Fios, a pet-friendly policy, and a no-smoking building. Co-purchasing and pieds-a-terre permitted. 80% financing allowed.